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Neon Liberalism #9: Why Is Youth Transition So Controversial?

Samantha Hancox-Li, Jason Briggeman, Vikas Valiveti

13 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

Samantha, Jason, and guest Vikas Valiveti talk the science, politics, and ethics of youth transition. Spoiler: there are a lot of people spreading lies about trans healthcare. What don't they want you to know?

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